What should our response to a crisis be? How can we pray during difficult times? How does faith come in play in such a time as this?
Here are eight diagnostic questions to ask to dig deeper in your discipleship.
A 2013 Pew Research Center survey found that more than half of Americans said they pray every day. But despite that, many feel that their prayer lives are weak.
Life isn't easy, is it? We may be able to retreat from the battle for a little while, but life is full of complex situations that make us feel like we are in the middle of a machine gun arsenal of World War 3.
So, why do people do what they don’t want to do? I believe we do what we don’t want to do because our hearts listen to the wrong counsel based on the desires of our hearts.
We are in uncharted waters in this country. In a sense, yes, there is "nothing new under the sun" (Eccl. 1:9), but many of us have not seen our world turned upside down like it seems to be today.
I have learned and grown from watching a few incredible leaders, and some, not-so-great leaders. They have taught me a lot of lessons about what to do and what not to do in life and ministry.
Pride is difficult to deal with, for so often prideful people can see the problem in others, yet not be able to see within themselves.
The longer I am in ministry, the more grateful I am for the opportunity to help people experience a heart-change in Christ.
As a rookie pastor who’s been in pastoral ministry for the past 10-plus years, here are some thoughts in response to the world's view that pastoring is strange.
Often organizations will only bring out the mission, values, strategy, and vision statement when there’s an orientation class, and then they keep it in the closet. As a result, many churches have a missional drift and have been derailed.
How do we help pastors who are forcefully terminated find hope and healing?
If you are a pastor, you will periodically receive anonymous letters from critics. How should one respond to criticism like this? Should we write them off immediately?
Here are 10 life lessons learned I’ve learned during the past several months of my very busy season of life.
As a pastor, the past mistakes can truly haunt us, and feels like they can destroy our very being. Yet, be encouraged, you are purchased and redeemed by Christ who came and died for you.
If you want to grow and become a healthier church, focus on falling on your knees and crying out to Him! Leonard Ravenhill put it well: “For this sin-hungry age we need a prayer-hungry church.”
There’s a tendency for many of us when we enter a new leadership role to roll out ablaze with new ideas and ways of doing things better.
In this world and in our personal lives, how can we withstand the attacks of the enemy for such a time as this? How can we go forward in the midst of difficulty as we are being sanctified in the image of Christ?
The greatest thing you can offer for your pastor and staff is to pray for them. Church leaders are ready to lead forward. Pastors are eager to get back in the groove. Here are seven ways you can be praying for them today.
There are many churches out there with pastors coming in and out. Some foster a culture of life and create an encouraging environment. However, there are at times pastors who create a toxic suppression team which diminishes the effectiveness of the whole church.
This isn’t just another leadership book—it’s your invitation to discover how Christ-centered questions can transform the way you lead and live. Packed with real stories and timeless wisdom, it shows you how to grow your influence, deepen your faith, and lead with the same life-changing impact Jesus did.
Already a member? Sign in below.